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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.20, 22,507.56 and 11,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.20, 22,507.56 and 11,604.24 is: 15,990.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.20 : 22,507.56 = 11,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.20/22,507.56 = 11,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.20x = 22,507.56 × 11,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.20x = 261,183,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,183,128.05/16,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.93

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